Alcohol Sales Control

Neighborhoods with high concentrations of alcohol outlets are linked to more drinking and higher rates of violence and driving under the influence. Policies that control the number of alcohol sales outlets can reduce crime, increase safety, and reduce spending on health care and criminal justice.

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How's
Boston,
MA Doing?

Boston receives a gold in alcohol sales control.

City has local zoning and/or licensing laws addressing alcohol outlets

City follows best practices for comprehensive local zoning and/or licensing laws addressing alcohol sales for both on- and off-premises consumption, and both prospectively and retrospectively

Tobacco 21

Curbing tobacco use among young adults has been shown to decrease the number of people who start—and continue—smoking.

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How's
Boston,
MA Doing?

Boston receives a gold in Tobacco 21.

Must set the minimum legal sale age of tobacco products to 21

The age restriction explicitly applies to all tobacco products, including e-cigarette and vapor products

Smoke Free Indoor Air

Comprehensive smoke-free air laws protect non-smokers from secondhand smoke and reduce smokers’ consumption of tobacco—the leading cause of preventable death in the US.

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How's
Boston,
MA Doing?

Boston receives a silver in smoke free indoor air.

Total number of met criteria

Total 2 out of 4 criteria listed below

Total 3 out of 4 criteria listed below

Total 4 out of 4 criteria listed below

1. Smoking is banned in non-hospitality workplaces, including workplaces, child care and long term care facilities